Parafiinlõigustel

Parafiinlõigustel is an Estonian term that translates to "on paraffin sections" or "in paraffin sections." It refers to a method of preparing biological specimens for microscopic examination. In this technique, tissues or cells are first embedded in paraffin wax. This process solidifies the specimen, making it firm enough to be cut into very thin slices, typically only a few micrometers thick. These thin slices are then mounted onto glass slides. To visualize the cellular structures, the paraffin-infiltrated sections are usually deparaffinized (the wax is removed) and then stained with various dyes. Different stains highlight different cellular components, allowing researchers and diagnosticians to observe morphology and identify abnormalities. This method is widely used in histology and pathology for diagnosing diseases and studying tissue structure. The paraffin embedding process preserves the overall architecture of the tissue, making it a robust and common technique in biological research and medical laboratories.